Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Announced August 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
- Older Model is Panasonic TS2
- Successor is Panasonic TS4

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 18 months later than the TS3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3. The entire galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery and Panasonic TS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic TS3
EX-ZR700 | TS3 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 18 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Casio EX-ZR700
TS3 | EX-ZR700 |
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Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic TS3
EX-ZR700 | TS3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the TS3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and TS3.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT3 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 pounds) | 197 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 310 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $370 | $380 |